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STEAM GALA Sunday 4th September - Final Day Intensive timetable, three engines in steam. Road Steam Engines & Vintage Vehicles. Model Railway Exhibition. Trade Stands, Displays and much more! For full details, event brochure and tickets: wllr.org.uk/annual-gala-20… Photo: Mike Heath

The last, double-headed train heads out of Llanfair to close another Gala - so good to have the full event back. Thanks to the SKLR for loaning us 'Premier', to all our visitors but most of all to the team, staff and volunteers, who made it happen – see you at next year's!

The Railway is deeply saddened to learn of the death of Her Majesty the Queen and offer our condolences to the Royal family at this very sad time, with gratitude for decades of public service and support for the railway preservation movement. 1/2

2/2. Our trains will continue to operate as timetabled. We understand that some visitors may wish to change their plans to pay their respects so we can rearrange your booking if you wish. Please contact our team via [email protected] to discuss.

Tomorrow's Trains: Tue 13th September (departing Llanfair Caereinion). SERVICE ALTERATIONS - 10:00 & 15:00 trains cancelled due to shortage of staff. ORANGE TIMETABLE 12:15 - Two Hour Train Trip Book online to guarantee your space: wllr.org.uk/timetables/ Photo: David Williams

Beer Festival, 14th -16th October. What better way to round off the season than enjoying a relaxing autumnal steam train journey combined with local draught beer, good food, live music, and social time with friends. Learn more and book now at wllr.org.uk/beer-festival/

LIVE MUSIC! Music timetable for Saturday 15th of October in Llanfair starting from 11am To book now visit wllr.org.uk/beer-festival/

Tomorrow's Trains: Tuesday 25th October (departing Llanfair Caereinion). ORANGE TIMETABLE 10:00 - One Hour Train Trip including Breakfast option. 12:15 - Two Hour Train Trip 15:00 - One Hour Train Trip Learn more and Book Tickets: wllr.org.uk/timetables/ Photo: David Williams

Today a handover ceremony took place for the loan of loco DL-34 between the W&LLR and the Alishan Forest Railway of Taiwan. DL-34's 9971km journey to the UK will begin shortly, the loco arriving early in the new year on an initial 3-year loan. Photos: Forestry Bureau of Taiwan.

Warley National Model Railway Exhibition - 26 & 27th November If you are visiting the NEC in Birmingham this weekend, don't forget to say hello to our team on stand B104.

Our Alishan Railway visitor, DL-34, has made its first journey on the line today… Thanks to Bruce Webber for the photo. fb.watch/jxxOygtC8W/

This Chattenden & Upnor Railway Toastrack carriage is being repainted SKLR to appear at our 60/120 event next month, as it was one of our first preservation carriages Tickets available wllr.org.uk/60-years-prese… Photo: Mike Fuller.

Back home – 'Nutty' the first non original steam loco to run on the W&L after it was preserved. and only 30 miles from where it was built... Gearing up for our 60/120 Gala on 17th-18th June, more details at wllr.org.uk/60-years-prese…

Joining us for our Fireman Sam event this weekend? Try out our new Mobile Catering Unit at Welshpool Station (SY21 7LT) on 15 & 16th July. Serving a selection of hot food, hot & cold drinks, and snacks. More about our Fireman Sam Event & Tickets: wllr.org.uk/fireman-sam/

It’s Beer Festival time! Also live music and hot food on offer at Welshpool station this Saturday…

Sir Drefaldwyn & 822, The Earl, are rostered to operate the train service during the Welshpool & Llanfair Light Railway's Beer Festival this coming weekend. Details at wllr.org.uk

Book your tickets! Welshpool display shed is being transformed for our beer and cider festival this weekend. Entry is just £3 and you'll receive a limited edition pint glass to take home. wllr.org.uk/beer-festival/ Photos by Harry Billmore

Nadolig Llawen a Blwyddyn Newydd Dda. Merry Christmas and best wishes for the New Year from the W&LLR Team. Photograph by Andrew Charman

A day in the life of our railway… m.youtube.com/watch?v=EJjOf-…